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Greetings from Gout Hell
convicted neighbor Will, T2 wrote:
Hello friends, Here am I, still in the nether regions of Gout Hell, coming up for air after a relapse and seige of a few days duration. Somehow, I managed to limp into court this week and successfully try two personal injury cases, but it was a real challenge, from a pain perspective... Also, I made progress on a military court martial case.... I have been doing a little reading up on gout, and it seems that it is a condition to which diabetics are uniquely susceptible... Be careful out there... The very odd thing that I have noticed is that it is very difficult to tell specifically what brings it on. Elevated levels of uric acid result in precipitation of urate crystals in synovial fluid. Inflammatory cells migrate into joints to ingest the urate crystals to start the inflammatory process of gouty arthritis. Low-carbing is known to result in elevations of uric acid because of increased protein intake. The solution would be to stop low-carbing and to eat less, down to the optimal amount. Be hungry... be healthy... be hungrier... be blessed: http://HeartMDPhD.com/PressRelease Prayerfully in the infinite power and might of the Holy Spirit, Andrew -- Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD Lawful steward of http://EmoryCardiology.com Bondservant to the KING of kings and LORD of lords. |
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Greetings from Gout Hell
On Oct 6, 7:51 pm, "Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD"
wrote: convicted neighbor Will, T2 wrote: Hello friends, Here am I, still in the nether regions of Gout Hell, coming up for air after a relapse and seige of a few days duration. Somehow, I managed to limp into court this week and successfully try two personal injury cases, but it was a real challenge, from a pain perspective... Also, I made progress on a military court martial case.... I have been doing a little reading up on gout, and it seems that it is a condition to which diabetics are uniquely susceptible... Be careful out there... The very odd thing that I have noticed is that it is very difficult to tell specifically what brings it on. Elevated levels of uric acid result in precipitation of urate crystals in synovial fluid. Inflammatory cells migrate into joints to ingest the urate crystals to start the inflammatory process of gouty arthritis. Low-carbing is known to result in elevations of uric acid because of increased protein intake. The solution would be to stop low-carbing and to eat less, down to the optimal amount. Be hungry... be healthy... be hungrier... be blessed: http://HeartMDPhD.com/PressRelease Prayerfully in the infinite power and might of the Holy Spirit, Andrew -- Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD Lawful steward ofhttp://EmoryCardiology.com Bondservant to the KING of kings and LORD of lords. Interesting how the good Dr can immediately tell someone the sole cause and solution to their medical problem apparently without knowing any history or even asking any questions. I had a gout attack years ago and learned that among the causes a Taking daily low dose aspirin Taking high dose niacin Losing weight rapidly I had been doing all 3 in addition to low carb. I temporarily went on a higher carb diet, stopped the aspirin, niacin and weight loss and the gout resolved. I resumed low carb in a few weeks, gradually added back the low dose aspirin and had no further problems. I found eating black cherries to be helpful. It's a well known home remedy for gout. I bought them frozen and sweetened with a bit of Splenda. |
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Greetings from Gout Hell
wrote in message Interesting how the good Dr can immediately tell someone the sole cause and solution to their medical problem apparently without knowing any history or even asking any questions. And presuming one also raises their protein levels when one starts low carbing. My protein intake is the recommended daily amount for a female my size. The only thing I raised were the health promoting good fats. My gout was caused by a diuretic. My uric acid levels have remained a bit higher than normal for nearly 8 years. It seems uric acid levels are not the only component of the gout equation. One really should stick with one's specialty. |
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Greetings from Gout Hell
On Oct 6, 6:51 pm, "Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD"
wrote: convicted neighbor Will, T2 wrote: Hello friends, Here am I, still in the nether regions of Gout Hell, coming up for air after a relapse and seige of a few days duration. Somehow, I managed to limp into court this week and successfully try two personal injury cases, but it was a real challenge, from a pain perspective... Also, I made progress on a military court martial case.... I have been doing a little reading up on gout, and it seems that it is a condition to which diabetics are uniquely susceptible... Be careful out there... The very odd thing that I have noticed is that it is very difficult to tell specifically what brings it on. Elevated levels of uric acid result in precipitation of urate crystals in synovial fluid. Inflammatory cells migrate into joints to ingest the urate crystals to start the inflammatory process of gouty arthritis. Low-carbing is known to result in elevations of uric acid because of increased protein intake. The solution would be to stop low-carbing and to eat less, down to the optimal amount. Be hungry... be healthy... be hungrier... be blessed: http://HeartMDPhD.com/PressRelease Prayerfully in the infinite power and might of the Holy Spirit, Andrew -- Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD Lawful steward ofhttp://EmoryCardiology.com Bondservant to the KING of kings and LORD of lords. Large to moderate amounts of carbs, including beer, swiftly bring on my gout attacks. If I don't ingest many carbs, I don't get gout flareups. When my gout flares up, the ankle and big toe pain is so severe I can't sleep. If I apply B&T arnica ointmet to the painful areas, the pain normally subsides within about 10 minutes. I have also used Luyties arnica salve and it also works. |
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